Tag Archives: plastic recycling

Essentra Tapes has launched the first tear tape for flexible packaging to combine the sustainability of recycled polyester (rPET) alongside the benefits of easy-opening and brand enhancement. Responding to both consumer demand for packaging sustainability and the latest legislative requirements for recycled content, the new SupaStrip® PCR is made from …

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, reusable drinking bottles, cups and bags are being shunned, and sales of throwaway bottled water, bags, masks, gloves and antiseptic wipes – made from plastic – are soaring. ‘Big plastic’ continues to push the plastic recycling myth and is using the coronavirus crisis …

Bunting has added two new models to their popular and highly successful range of Permanent Overband Magnets. The two new designs – the PMax and Easibelt – meet specific requirements of reduced maintenance time and lighter weights. These models expand the Overband range, which also includes the classic PCB model. …

The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed that the 2020 event has been rescheduled to take place on 27 and 28 October at the RAI Amsterdam. The news follows the announcement earlier this week that PRSE 2020 was being postponed from its original dates of 25 …

As an industry, we want to play our part in leaving the environment in a better state for future generations and taxing plastic packaging that contains less than 30% recycled content will increase the use of recycled material. We are pleased that this tax includes dealers of pre-filled packaging too, …

The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have announced the postponement of PRSE 2020, scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 March 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam, in the light of the evolving novel coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. The decision was made following consultations with exhibitors, speakers, pre-registered …

PRSE Conference & Exhibition, RAI Amsterdam, 25-26 March 2020 Examining in detail the latest European regulatory developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics will be the primary focus of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference. Organisers have confirmed the full speaker line …

Bunting has joined the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA). The new membership reflects the importance of Bunting’s Magnetic Separator and Eddy Current Separator technology for the separation and recovery of valuable metals. Bunting is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of magnetic separators, metal detectors, magnets, magnetic assemblies …

After attracting more entries than ever before in their third year, the shortlist for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 has been published. The winners of the seven award categories will be announced on 26 March, the second day of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe taking place at the RAI …

INEOS has opened its new advanced polymer pilot plant in Rosignano, Italy. This plant will help to develop and produce advanced products which will incorporate plastic waste diverted away from landfill or incineration. One example of the many products it will develop will include light weight car parts. The plant …